by Hannah Kane | Nov 12, 2013 | Culture
To Bury One’s Head In The Sand This phrase is used to indicate the refusal to take any notice of a difficulty or problem, to pretend that it does not exist, or to think it will go away, or solve itself. The expression is based on the habit of the ostrich that is...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 12, 2013 | Beauty
Stress-busting gets serious with Therapie It’s official: with the first TV screening of the John Lewis ad last Saturday, the run-up to Christmas has officially started. Hooray? Hmm. For many of us the impending celebrations provoke a sense of foreboding rather...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 12, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Get your snake on with these sexy skintight trousers from Donna Karen. A J Crew t-shirt and bright cropped rollneck stop you slipping into trashy territory, as do these Nicholas Kirkwood suede ankle boots with...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 11, 2013 | Culture
Repeat after us: don’t judge a book… We’re always told not to judge a book by its cover, but we always do. Anne Tyler’s The Amateur Marriage was published in 2004, and it has remained untouched on my to-read bookshelf ever since, thanks to the...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 11, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired with our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Mix and match high street and designer by tucking a luxury silk-satin camisole into this tulip-shaped tapestry skirt from Miss Selfridge. Add edge with Topshop ankle boots, and cover up with Carven’s burgundy...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 8, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Richard Nicoll’s supple orange leather skirt gets the rock star treatment with this ink-blue Zadig & Voltaire slouchy skull jumper. Wear with allover sequin stilettos and a metallic Pierre Hardy clutch. Daily...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 7, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit This stretch-cotton dress by print maestro Erdem is a lesson in modern femininity. Wear it with a fitted coat, elegant Rupert Sanderson pumps and a boxy bag, and choose a Shourouk crystal, pearl and enamel necklace for...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 7, 2013 | Lifestyle
Would you like a shot of existentialism with that? Illustration by Viktorija Semjanova Buying a cup of coffee should be an average and boring transaction. But New Yorkers are neither average nor boring. Ordering an espresso at one of our coffeehouses requires...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 6, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Roksanda Ilincic’s silk crepe blouse is a ray of sunshine on an otherwise gloomy Wednesday. Wear with cuffed skinny jeans and brogues for an easy dressed-down style. Opt for a dark mannish coat, but go a little...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 5, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Brighten your mood with softly tailored separates in jewel tones. These Topshop moth print joggers work best paired with a bright top half, and a DVF cashmere crew-neck in neon print is perfect for cold November days....
by Vernon Ward | Nov 4, 2013 | Culture
★★★☆☆ Despite a score of films and photography exhibitions, biographies and semi-fictionalised novels, our hunger for details about the life of Norma Jeane Mortenson, and her iconic creation Marilyn Monroe, shows no sign of being sated any time soon. The...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 4, 2013 | Beauty
Lipstick junkies beware: our latest discovery may spark the beginning of an obsessive love affair Slaves to catwalk beauty trends, pay close attention. We’ve unearthed the perfect products for achieving those perennial super-bright lip colours (which, according to...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 4, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Another Monday rolls around and finds us in a rebellious frame of mind. Who needs appropriate work attire when you could have glossy folds of leopard-print silk organza hoisting you up and nipping you in? A...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 1, 2013 | Fashion
Like strong, elegant women with attitude – and the clothes to match? You’ll love Ping He PINGHE catwalk show SS14 When I ask Ping He if she designed her SS14 collection with a sophisticated customer in mind, she replies ‘yes, but it’s still got attitude’....
by Hannah Kane | Nov 1, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our daily bespoke Polyvore outfit Create an oversized silhouette with this wool and alpaca slogan jumper by Swedish designers 5 Preview. Wear with Proenza Schouler’s brushstroke print crepe trousers, a chunky pom-pom beanie and these black and...
by Hannah Kane | Oct 31, 2013 | Lifestyle
Bright lipstick makes the journey from Thebes to Tribeca Illustration by Xianghe Kong Over the summer, I went on a date at a charming little French cafe in Tribeca with a very attractive young lady who wore an absurdly orange shade of lipstick. As she talked, all I...
by Hannah Kane | Oct 31, 2013 | Culture
Cheltenham’s new contemporary gallery proves that there’s more to art than London In these austere times, it is heartwarming to see the opening of a new contemporary gallery – and even better to see it open in Cheltenham, proving that London does not...
by Hannah Kane | Oct 31, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit It’s never been easier to dress the part for Halloween – punk gothic glamour is bang on trend. Saint Laurent ripped leather skinnies worn with a PVC corset and this delicate lace top by Todd Lynn makes for...
by Hannah Kane | Oct 30, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our daily bespoke Polyvore outfit This ruched jersey dress in petrol grey marl is sexy without trying too hard, especially when worn with a cropped biker jacket and kick-ass watersnake heeled boots by Alexandre Birman. Add detail with a silver Alex...
by Hannah Kane | Oct 29, 2013 | Beauty
This week’s beauty inspiration comes courtesy of the Great British Weather No, that isn’t a drowned rat, it’s a Prada AW13 catwalk model Let’s face it- come winter, we all live in fear of that caught-in-a-thunderstorm situation, and last week’s Storm...
